Converse College; University of South Carolina, B.A., 1987
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, South Carolina
ISLN:
901538268
Areas of Practice (5)
Divorce & Separation
Child Custody
Mediation
Family Law
Domestic Relations
Peer Reviews
4.5/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.5/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 09/24/14
in Family Law
She has specialized in Family Law for her entire career, in excess of 20 years, with three law firms, the latest being her own firm. She also has been active in South Carolina and American bar associations' family law sections and councils.
She has specialized in Family Law for her entire career, in excess of 20 years, with three law firms, the latest being her own firm. She also has been active in South Carolina and American bar associations' family law sections and councils.
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